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Uppers and lowers need done...

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Old 03-08-12, 01:07 PM
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Default Uppers and lowers need done...

What does everyone use? Oem Lexus?

I was wondering if there was anyone running any aftermarket uppers.. I haven't seen anyone post about them, but I know not all of you guys come blurt out everything you've done to your cars so I figured it was worth the asking...
Old 03-08-12, 04:29 PM
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I have Moog lowers and Masterpro (O'Reilly brand) uppers. They work fine.
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wat is going on here.
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oem here i get great price through my shop from Lexus
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Just changed out my uppers with brand new OEM. Don't go aftermarket on these.
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Just changed out my uppers with brand new OEM. Don't go aftermarket on these.
Through Sewell?

I priced them at my local dealer and I almost **** myself!
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i went aftermarket and regretting it. left side upper ball joint made a bad creaking noise only after a year or so.

Go SPC or OEM
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Default Regarding SPC

Originally Posted by cruisinvip
i went aftermarket and regretting it. left side upper ball joint made a bad creaking noise only after a year or so.

Go SPC or OEM
Which aftermarket manufacturer did you go with? I heard some folks having some minor issues with SPC because of lower/dropped car. My car is at stock height. It should be ok rite?

Please check out the link below and tell me if this is a great OEM deals?
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2001/2951.html

http://www.trademotion.com/parts/200...iagram=8909225

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Originally Posted by GS714
Which aftermarket manufacturer did you go with? I heard some folks having some minor issues with SPC because of lower/dropped car. My car is at stock height. It should be ok rite?

Please check out the link below and tell me if this is a great OEM deals?
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2001/2951.html

http://www.trademotion.com/parts/200...iagram=8909225
I don't remember but they were OE off eBay. I just don't know if it's worth getting the spc. I want to ride low but I want them to last. And have peace of mind
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650 for UCA's^ Is a little much too
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Default Is it from ROCA

Originally Posted by cruisinvip
I don't remember but they were OE off eBay. I just don't know if it's worth getting the spc. I want to ride low but I want them to last. And have peace of mind
Did you bought the entire arm assemblies or just the bushing? I am thinking of giving these a shoot. Either way, once the new UCA is installed. There are going to be two spare/scrap useless steels.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCA-98-05-G...36444210544012
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Can anyone recommend any good aftermarket brands? I changed my upper control arms about 8 months ago. Within that time the roads of new York city destroyed them. So I'm never buying OEM again. It hurts spending that type of cash and it lasts 3 - 4 months.

Any suggestions for something atleast halfway decent?
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Originally Posted by KingNasGS4
Can anyone recommend any good aftermarket brands? I changed my upper control arms about 8 months ago. Within that time the roads of new York city destroyed them. So I'm never buying OEM again. It hurts spending that type of cash and it lasts 3 - 4 months.

Any suggestions for something atleast halfway decent?
Oh man, Winter driving in New England (lot of potholes) and with the GS's joints and bushing issues. I can understand why it beating/eating up your UCA. How is the LBJ though? I am glad owing a GS300 in California. Now only I can figure out where is my clunking and squeaking noise coming from the passenger front's corner.

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I have Nagisa Auto uca's. Expensive but imo way better than SPC. Only downfall is camber adjustment requires removal. Oh and it's minutely noisier due to the solid aluminum bushing..


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